American Addiction Centers·Elkin, North Carolina
The APP will utilize medical decision-making skills to determine patient care plans and collaborate with the medical team for effective care. Responsibilities include ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and explaining procedures to patients.
Camp Road - Immediate Care
Status: Full time
Benefits: Eligible:
Hours Per Week: 36
Schedule Details/Additional Information: 3 (12 hr) shifts per week
$40.60 - $65.50
Schedule: 3- 12 hour shifts weekly
Hours: 7am-7pm
Clinic Staffing group: 1 physician, 10 APPs
Clinical support: 1 APP, 4 support staff, 1-2 lab/x-ray, and 1 on-site supervisor
Call: No call
Rotation (Night/Weekends): Every third weekend
• Graduation from accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Master's Program
Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
Procedural skills per department or practice guidelines
Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research projects
Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners
Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment
Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
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Candidates must have graduated from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Master's program. The role requires the ability to perform procedural skills according to department guidelines and participate in team-based clinical care.
Market context
Urgent care APP roles in North Carolina are typically in demand because clinics need clinicians who can handle same-day visits, procedures, and team-based care. These positions are competitive for candidates with accredited NP or PA master’s training and procedural experience, and this platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your procedural skills match department guidelines and note the listed benefits, including PTO, parental leave, dental, vision, and life insurance.